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Lynn, MA, USA | Consumer Services | Part Time

| Greater Lynn Senior Services offers comprehensive medical and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan with agency contribution, employer paid life insurance and long term disability. Employee paid short term disability available to all eligible employees upon date of hire. Greater Lynn Senior Services compensation package includes a competitive salary, yearly pay for performance salary increases, a generous vacation, holiday and sick time policy. Additional benefits include a wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and more.

Join the GLSS Team and make a difference every day!

GLSS is looking for talented and caring individuals to join our team. Benefits: GLSS embraces the need for our Employees to have work-life balance and offers a generous benefits package that starts on your date of hire! Depending on your scheduled hours of work you may be eligible for:

+ Hybrid work schedule

+ Medical and Dental insurance

+ Health Spending Account (HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Healthcare reimbursement & dependent care assistance

+ 12 paid holidays each year

+ 15 sick days per year

+ 2+ weeks of vacation starting year 1 and increasing with your years of service

+ 403b Retirement Savings Plan with an Agency match

+ Agency paid life insurance

+ Agency paid long term disability (LTD)

+ Tuition Assistance after one year of employment

+ Mileage reimbursement

+ Employee Assistance Program to assist you in dealing with life challenges

+ Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,000

+ Travel Assistance Program - Free

+ Life Planning Services - Free

+ Optional benefits including Vision, Pet Insurance, Whole Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance

Position Overview: Public Benefits Specialist is responsible for assessing consumers' eligibility for various community resources/programs and assisting consumers with securing benefits by explaining requirements, gathering necessary documentation, and advocating on behalf of the consumers when needed.

Position Responsibilities: This position will complete applications or guide consumers through the application process for programs such as MassHealth, Food Stamps and Utility Discounts. Provide ongoing support, coach consumers on managing their benefits, and answer questions about eligibility and benefits. Assist with Case Management on Duty coverage and other general administrative and clerical functions as assigned by a Program Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

+ Minimum of Associate's Degree in Business or related field preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required

+ Requires at least one (1) year of public benefits application experience.

+ Previous work experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge and understanding of healthcare terminology preferred

+ Must be detail oriented with strong documentation skills and the ability to complete documentation that is timely, accurate and comprehensive

+ Ability to multitask and establish appropriate priorities

+ Time management skills are crucial for this position

+ Must possess excellent data entry and writing skills to compose mailings and letters

+ Demonstrates a strong work ethic, dependability with a commitment and ability to consistently meeting responsibilities and deadlines

+ Experience with SAMS system preferred

+ Able to maintain professionalism and to adapt in multiple health care settings is required

+ Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as a member of an interdisciplinary team to arrange for community long-term care

+ Ability to process information accurately and to make appropriate decisions based on the specific situation and circumstances.

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with team members, providers, consumers & their support system and community business partners

+ The ability to appropriately handle confidential and personal information while adhering to Agency policies and HIPAA compliance and data security requirements

+ Proficient in the use of computer systems, including but not limited to Windows based software applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

+ Valid MA state driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to conduct face-to-face home visits with consumers and community activities as needed

+ Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Hours: Part Time- 25 hours Monday through Friday

*GLSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.*

*GLSS will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request*